The first thing you notice about Alienware's new Area-51 refresh is that it's a triangle. Yeah, you heard me right – Alienware is bringing its Area-51 desktop line back from the dead, and the thing is shaped like a triangle. Pythagoras would be proud.

Discover what should be inspiring you this month from the wider creative world. In this first in a new monthly series of features, Laura Snoad identifies the hottest and most pervasive creative trends. She brings together the best new work, projects and exhibitions from around the UK and beyond – across art, design, photography, music, film and more.